Propuesta de mejora del sistema de gestión de inventarios en una empresa distribuidora de productos de consumo masivo

Abstract

The present research work entitled “Proposal to improve the inventory management system in a mass consumption products distribution company” had as objective of the research is to propose improvements in the inventory management system to solve deficiencies in the control and supply of these in a distributor of mass consumption products, which are products of high rotation and demand, in which, it has been identified that the current system they apply is empirical and denotes the absence of efficient methods for its correct management. The applied methodology consists of carrying out a diagnosis of the current situation, starting with the application of performance surveys to the 35 employees who participated in the study, it also includes the application of Ishikawa and Pareto to identify main causes and prioritize shortcomings respectively in management. of inventory. Management is based on the DRP method, which allows calculating the needs for materials and products to satisfy projected demand. The system includes several elements, such as the ABC classification of products, inventory policies, forecasting tools and application of management indicators. The results obtained present the proposal of a system that will allow greater coordination between the different actors in the supply chain, such as suppliers, warehouses and customers. The conclusions highlight the importance of implementing an inventory planning management system for supply in the distributor of mass consumption products, since it allows the distributor to be more competitive and profitable in an increasingly dynamic market. Likewise, it is recommended to periodically monitor and evaluate the system to ensure its effectiveness and adaptability to changes in the environment.